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June 10100% refund
June 11No refund
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Private Tour (EN, CN, VN)
2 Adults x $475.00
$950.00
Approx Total
$950.00
Tour Type: Enjoy this day tour with your own private guide, and pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in downtown Taipei City.
Group Tour (EN, CN, JP)
2 Adults x $85.00
$170.00
Approx Total
$170.00
Tour Type: Enjoy a join-in tour and meet people of all ages from different countries. (fixed meeting point)
Inclusions / Exclusions
Mobile ticket
Offered in: Vietnamese, Japanese, English
Local General Liabilities Insurance
Professional licensed tour guide
Hot spring foot bath
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off (if private option selected)
Bottled water
Gratuities
Food and drink
Overview
Take a break from your busy schedule and the hustle and bustle of the city, go on a tour to Yangmingshan National Park and Beitou District, and embrace the beauty of nature.
Yangmingshan National Park is located in the north of Taipei City, spanning Beitou District and 6 other districts in Taipei Metro Area. As the world’s first Urban Quiet Park certified by Quiet Park International, the park is known for the gorgeous flora and abundant geological features, including the fumaroles, lava terrains, craters, hot springs, etc, offering close-up views of the rocks and landforms.
In addition to the park, the Geothermal Valley and Beitou Hot Spring Museum offer you insights into the history of development of hot springs in Taipei, from the source of heat to the historic relics.
Hot spring bath is another unmissable experience in Beitou. Before the end of the tour, you will enjoy a hot spring foot bath to unwind your mind and body.
Meeting points
Group Tour: Exit 2, MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station (BL14 /O07).
Please take the escalator to the ground level, your tour guide will be waiting for you near the exit with the tour operator's logo flag (EDISON TOURS).
Private Tour: Complimentary Downtown Taipei City Hotel Pick-up
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Itinerary
Yangmingshan National Park
Meet your tour guide at MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station, then head off to Yangmingshan National Park.
Yangmingshan National Park is located in the north of Taipei City, spanning Beitou District and 6 other districts in Taipei Metro Area. As the world’s first Urban Quiet Park certified by Quiet Park International, the park is known for the gorgeous flora and abundant geological features, including the fumaroles, lava terrains, craters, hot springs, etc, offering close-up views of the rocks and landforms.
30 minutes
Beitou Public Library, Taipei
Your first stop is Taipei Public Library Beitou Branch, also known as Beitou Library. Located in Beitou Park and near Beitou Hot Spring Museum, because of its sustainable design, this beautiful library was selected by the famous travel website “When on Earth” as one of the 10 Coolest Examples of green buildings. The New York City–based online culture magazine “Flavorwire” also recognized it as one of The 25 Most Beautiful Public Libraries in the World.
The unique appearance of Beitou Library also makes it a popular attraction for photography. So pull your phone or camera out of your bag, capture the view and make your travel memory tangible.
50 minutes
Beitou Hot Spring Museum
The next stop is Beitou Hot Spring Museum, which was built during the Japanese colonization and only few minutes walking distance from Taipei Public Library Beitou Branch.
The two-storey Tudor-style building of the museum has a brick and wood façade, and black tile roof. The first level consists with a small bath and a large bath; as you walking along the arcade you can see the baths up close. Additionally, the display of “sento” simulates the facilities of a traditional public bath, where you can have an understanding of how the communal bathhouse worked in the past.
The second level consists with a huge Tatami lobby and a balcony with a special exhibition area where the early Taiwanese film documents are displayed. This is a good place to learn about Beitou’s rich hot spring culture and history.
40 minutes
Beitou Thermal Valley(Hell Valley)
Geothermal Valley, the next stop on your Yangmingshan day trip, is not far away from Beitou Hot Spring Museum.
This place is also called “Hell Valley” or “Ghost Lake”, because of the sulfuric steam fog that it emits caused by the high temperature. It is also one of the heat sources of sulfur spring that supply the hot springs located in its vicinity.
50 minutes
Flower Clock
After that, enjoy a 40-min scenic ride to Yangmingshan National Park. Just sit back, relax, and enjoy the views through the windows.
Your tour continues with a visit to the Yangmingshan Flower Clock—the centerpiece of the national park, which is near the bus terminal and the visitor center.
The flower plants change by season, visitors can enjoy the bloom all year round. Every year during the cherry blossom season, there are crowds of people flocking to see the beautiful cherry blossom that surrounds the flower clock.
30 minutes
Yang-Ming Shu-Wu Mansion
You will then visit Yangmingshuwu, formerly known Zhongxing Guesthouse. It was the summer residence of the late president Chiang Kai-shek for reception of important foreign dignitaries.
This place was originally an old-growth forest; after the mansion and its associated buildings were completed, part of the forest was still preserved. Today the mansion has become an important site for Taiwan’s history and nature conservation.
30 minutes
Zhuzihu
Home to Yangmingshan’s calla lily and hydrangea, Zhuzihu is a farming area hidden away in the mountains. It was originally a lava-dammed lake created by volcanic eruptions; the geological factors and fertile soil making Zhuzihu a suitable place for farming.
Besides the seasonal flowers, Zhuzihu is also well-known for the mountain vegetable cuisine. Since you are here in Zhuzihu, don’t miss the chance to try the local specialties. (lunch at your own expense)
1 hour 20 minutes
Xiaoyoukeng Recreation Area
After that, you will visit the most popular attraction in Yangmingshan National Park —Xiaoyoukeng (literally “little oil pit”), a post-volcanic geological landscape area.
The scenic trail around Xiaoyoukeng offers close-up views of the pit from different angles, where you can see and smell the steam coming out of the cracks, and the sulfur crystals around the fumaroles, as if you can feel the breath of a dormant volcano.
50 minutes
Yang Ming Shan Qing Tian Gang
Then you will visit Qingtiangang, a vast lava terrace formed when the lava flowed north after the eruption. The terrace was once a ranch for water buffaloes grazing during Japanese colonization; even today you can still see the naturally bred water buffaloes there.
50 minutes
Yang Ming Shan Leng Shui Keng
The last stop is Lengshuikeng (literally “cold water pit”), a barrier lake formed by the volcanic lava flowing down from the mountain. The hot spring water is colder than the other areas (around 40 degrees Celsius), hence the name.
Before your Yangmingshan day tour comes to an end, you will enjoy a rejuvenating hot spring foot bath to relieve the tension and stiffness in your legs after walking for hours.
After your Beitou District and Yangmingshan National Park tour, you may choose to disembark at Shilin Night Market (arrive around 16:40), considered Taiwan’s most famous night market. There, you can eat tasty street foods to your heart’s content. Or, you may choose to disembark at MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station after the tour (arrive around 17:00).
2 hours 10 minutes
Shilin Night Market (Pass By)
On the way back to our meeting point, you can choose to be dropped off at Shilin Night Market.
Sample Menu
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Ensure you carry enough cash with you to cover your expenses for meals, beverages, souvenirs, tips, etc. Convenience stores and most of the eateries in Taiwan don't accept credit cards as a form of payment.
Not recommended for travelers with physical disabilities
This tour takes place in Yangmingshan National Park most of the time, which involves lots of walking and stairs; comfortable shoes and casual wear are recommended. As the temperature can drop dramatically in the mountain area, it's recommended to bring an extra coat.
Free Cancellation
June 10100% refund
June 11No refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Published on Feb, 2025
ASK FOR KEVIN, HE IS AMAZING!!! I can't believe how many experiences we managed to cram in one trip without being exhausted. Kevin is the man. He was able to adjust our schedule based on the weather so we got the best possible experience. He's fluent in English and Mandarin and so he talks to all of us between languages consistently. That's meant we all got The full experience in a very effortless way. He would certainly be worth booking a private tour as well as his knowledgeable but also likes to share all the quirks and what makes each location magic in its own way. I only wish I was in typed longer so I could book another trip with him! My main objective was to see the water buffaloes, which unfortunately weren't in the area at the time and is out of anyone's control. But despite this the tour blew me away. Went well above and beyond my expectations.
Definitely worth it....
Published on Dec, 2024
Definitely worth it. Visiting Yangmingshan and Beitou by ourselves would have cost more and taken more time. Excellent commentary and info on Yangmingshan, Beitou and Taiwan history from our guide, Wallis. Some info was firsthand account of his visitors/guests who had historical ties to Taiwan. Informative and entertaining.
Therapeutic Hot Pool
Published on Dec, 2024
Beitou is a beautiful and interesting place to visit. Love soaking our feet in hot pool as well as seeing the history and culture of public bath. Our guide Ciao was amazing!
Thumbs up.
Published on Dec, 2024
Tony, our tour guide, was knowledgeable and conducted the tour above expectations.
Thank you so much.
A relaxing day !
Published on Nov, 2024
Our tour guide David was professional, knowledgeable and personal touch. Explained the history of the places we went in details, making them very interesting! Relaxed & summered in the hot springs after an easy hike. Would recommend this tour to friends and families!
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